50359 Screenwriting

8cp
Requisite(s): 50123 Narrative Writing OR 50168 Writing for Performance: Screen, Sound and Stage OR 50243 Narrative Writing OR 50117 Media Arts and Production 2 OR 50248 Media Arts and Production 2
Professional Strand – Writing – 200 level

This subject is an introduction to writing for the screen and the short film in particular. The main focus is on storytelling for a visual medium, with an emphasis on imagination, structure and character development. Students view a wide variety of Australian and international short films, learn the three-act structure as well as alternative structures, and workshop their first draft scripts. The process of writing a screenplay from initial concept through outline, treatment and various drafts is explored by developing an original work or adapting an existing piece of fiction.

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus
Spring semester, City campus

Note(s)

This is the same subject as 57125 Screenwriting, which is available to students in the Master of Animation (C04212) (Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building).

Detailed subject description.

Fee information

2008 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $849.17
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.

2008 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,840.00

Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.

Subject EFTSL: 0.167

Access conditions

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